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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,617.18, 275,467.59 and 108,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,617.18, 275,467.59 and 108,974.94 is: 150,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,617.18 : 275,467.59 = 108,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,617.18/275,467.59 = 108,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,617.18x = 275,467.59 × 108,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,617.18x = 30,019,064,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,019,064,092.19/199,617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,383.17

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